Lisbon to Algarve Ride

Portugal’s southerly Alentejo and Algarve regions are a treasure trove of scenic delights, particularly when explored by bike. Home to the Rota Vicentina, this remarkably quiet network of walking and cycling trails has been nurtured by independent businesses to create a sustainable model for tourism.



This tour starts in Lisbon, the enchanting capital of Portugal, before we ride south and take in lush greenery, dramatic cliffs, hidden beaches and the topaz-blue ocean. Staying in some of the more traditional villages along the coast, we step away from the fast pace of modern life and delve into a culture rich in history and gastronomic delights. After a week of cycling through some of the most pristine landscapes in Portugal, we end in the laid-back village of Sagres, home to rugged coastal scenery and golden-sand beaches.

We use a selection of comfortable three- and four-star hotels. All hotels offer great service and have been selected for their location, comfort and character. Some hotels have a swimming pool or a sea view.



Examples of hotels used:



Lisbon: Marques de Pombal, a four-star hotel located on Avenida da Liberdade in the centre of Lisbon. The hotel also has a gym and spa facilities.

Setúbal: 11 Hotel School, a former military barracks converted to a stylish hotel, run by the Setúbal School of Hospitality and Tourism.

Santiago do Cacém: Hotel Vila Park. Surrounded by woodlands, this ecofriendly hotel has a large outdoor saltwater pool.

Vila Nova de Milfontes: HS Milfontes Beach is on the main beach avenue in Vila Nova de Milfontes and enjoys amazing views of the Mira river bay, along with an outdoor pool and gym.

Rogil: Hotel Alcatruz is a modern property with simply furnished, beach-themed rooms. The hotel is a few minutes’ drive from the coast.

Vila do Bispo: Aldeia da Pedralva offers a new kind of sustainable tourism. Pedralva used to be a farming village until its inhabitants started to leave in the 1980s, leaving the village desolate. Now, it has been carefully restored in the traditional style, giving the feel of stepping back in time. Alternatively we use the Hotel Mira Sagres which has an excellent location facing the 16th-century Mother Church. With just 21 rooms, the hotel has a personal feel and facilities include a spa area with indoor pool and a bar.

Sagres: Memmo Baleeira Hotel has an outdoor pool with magnificent Atlantic Ocean views, a spa and a heated indoor pool, Turkish bath and sauna.



Please note, some hotels might change on certain departures. For more up-to-date information about the hotels used, please contact our Customer Operations Team closer to your travel date.